Published
Thu, Dec 31, 2015, 11:20
- The Metalheadz man got the award for his recording, film and charity work.
Goldie has been awarded an MBE in the 2016 New Year's Honours list.
The Metalheadz founder, real name Clifford Price, was recognised for his achievements in recording and film as well as his charity work. "Very very proud to announce that I have been awarded an MBE—Member of the Order of the British Empire. There are some amazing people on the list, happy to be in such great company," he wrote on Facebook. On Twitter he added: "Thank you to my unsung heroes / heroines Kemi Storm, Grooverider, Fabio, Doc Scott, Reinforced, Frost, Headz family and most of all my family."
Blur frontman Damon Albarn, who continues to have a backseat role in Honest Jon's Records, was awarded an OBE. In total 1,196 people were honoured in the list.
Listen to the 2013 RA Exchange with Goldie here.
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